National Kelpie Field Trial Championship (NKFTC) |
NKFTC Winners Trophy Perpetual Shield Solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased. |
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Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy Unpolished bronze Kelpie Head, cast, stylised map of Australia in wood. Perpetual trophy awarded to Best Type of Kelpie competing in WKC National Trials'. The trophy was donated by the WKC to perpetuate the work and memory of Joan and Eileen Bradley who had been associated with the formation of the WKC and given unbroken service on the committee and who had devoted a considerable amount of time, in association with Barbara Cooper, to the analysis of the connection between conformation (body framework) and efficient and sustained movement. The trophy is awarded to the dog which possesses sound conformation and pleasing ‘Kelpie type’ appearance. |
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Bullenbong Trophy Highest scoring Novice dog worked by a Novice handler outside the final. Ice Bucket donated by the late Mike Donelan who conducted the well-known ‘Bullenbong’ Kelpie Stud at the Rock, NSW. The trophy was designed to encourage participation in the trial by novice handler. |
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CJ Butler Memorial 'Rounded type' shield. In memory of the WKC Foundation President. Originally presented for competition at the Australian Championship Trials, when the trial was conducted annually at Nyngan the hometown of the late CJ Butler. Originally awarded to the Kelpie gaining the highest aggregate score it was re-allocated 1970 to the National Kelpie Trial for awarding to the Kelpie with the highest individual score. |
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Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy (Formally Bayer Trophy) Awarded for the fastest time over the completed course - Donated for competition in 1981 by the Bayer Company, manufacturers of Veterinary products. |
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Coleman Noakes Memorial Trophy Highest scoring Novice Dog - 3 Columns, laurel wreath with head imposed on an 8-sided wooden base. Donated by the Noakes family in memory of the late R C ‘Pat’ Noakes who conducted the very well known ‘Woombi’ Stud. The late ‘Pat’ Noakes was highly respected as a Sheepdog Trial Judge and President of the NSW Sheepdog Workers from the time it reformed after World War ll until approximately 1952. The trophy was originally donated to the NSW Sheepbreeder Association. for awarding to the highest scoring Novice dog in the NSW Championships at Sydney. When the trial was no longer conducted by the NSW Sheepbreeders the trophy remained out of competition for some years before being re-allocated to the WKC It is awarded to the highest individual score by a Novice dog. |
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Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy Best Cast, lift and draw - Silver Tray. Donated by P S L Austin in recognition of the part Mr Frank Scanlon has played in the development of the Kelpie breed. The Scanlon bred strain is highly regarded for possessing naturally good cast, lift and draw. |
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Lorna Brown Trophy Awarded to the lady handler working the highest scoring individual dog in the NKFTC. |
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Scoriochre Trophy Silver tray. Awarded for the most effective yard performance. Donated by John Gedye of the Scoriochre Stud, Dundonnel, Vic. to provide recognition of dogs who possess effective yard working ability in addition to their ability in the field. |
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Tarrent Rockybar Trophy Awarded for the ‘Best Outside’ work in the opinion of the Judge. |
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W Prendergast Memorial Shield Bronze Kelpie Head. Perpetual shield: Awarded annually to the Breeder of the winner. Donated by the Prendergast family in association with the WKC - in memory of the late W J ‘Bill Prendergast whose ‘Cudgee’ Kelpie Stud was founded before the turn of the century. |
“To the competitors, for your entry in the trial, we do really appreciate it. The WKC is not really a trial organisation, it never has, and it never will be. The reason why this trial was instigated was because our membership is all over the place, we decided it would be a good idea if we had a get together. Come together, run their dogs, compare their dogs, and have a good ol’ yarn and tell a lot of lies as well. Where it is now is tremendous, it’s got a great reputation as you can see from today... As far as the WKC is concern, we mainly do registrations, transfers and put a lot of money into research, into things like ataxia and any other concerns that arise. If anyone ever has any concerns, please let us know.
All the breeders are to be congratulated on the quality of the dogs that we have seen here in the last couple of days and I think you should be very proud of yourselves because we’ve come a long way. The only thing I would like to see is a few more ears up! But anyway, that’s another story, I won’t go there. People ask me, why haven’t you trial Carl? Well, one thing I reflect to, when I was at school mum told me she went to the teacher. And she said to the teacher, how’s Carl going at school? And the teacher said, well, I’ll tell ya, some days you can teach him anything, but other days, he switches off and you can teach him nothing. You know what, that’s exactly what my bloody dogs are like. Congratulations to all involved and thank you to Rod Cavil for your organisation. “
WKC Trophies 2023
52nd NKFTC, Cressy Tasmania 30 March - 2nd April 2022.
WHITES BENNY II - 62168
Red/tan Born 28 Julyt 2015
Sire: WHITES BENJI - 56632 (DARRENPARK MATE x MOTLEYS DING)
Dam: BINNABURRA SALLY (PENNY) - 56168 (WHITES FELLA II x BINNABURRA JESS)
Bred by: Gary White
Owned by: Gary White
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.
WKC Trophies 2020
51st NKFTC, Allora, Qld, 23rd - 25th April 2021
MARISTA ZOE - 64399
Black/tan Born 1 Oct 2016
Sire: JENDARA BOSS II - A3M-17335-08 (MARABOU JIMMY x JENDARA JAZZ)
Dam: BOCO DOLL-CRAZY (COOGEE WONDER x KARANA SUKI)
Bred by: Matthew Sherwood
Owned by: Bree Cudmore
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.WKC Trophies 2021
Owing to COVID-19 restrictions the 2020 NKFTC was not held